11 April
-Baltimore City-
Tour: Archaeology Walking Tour of Hampden
Description: A 1-2 hour walking tour of Hampden, Baltimore's "Mill Village in an Urban Setting." Participants will tour the neighborhood's archaeological and historic sites, learning about the historical development of the industrial landscape, as well as HCAP's efforts to engage the community through archaeology. The tour will conclude in Hampden's 36th Street shopping district, where participants will be able to enjoy the neighborhood's eclectic assortment of retail establishments and restaurants. Participants should be able to negotiate moderately steep hills and moderately difficult on- or off- pavement terrain. Comfortable walking shoes a must.
Sponsor: The University of Maryland's Center for Heritage Resource Studies, and the Hampden Community Archaeology Project
Location: Tour begins at Roosevelt Recreation Center at 1121 W. 36th Street.
Time: 10:00 AM
Fee: Free
Contact: David Gadsby. More information can be found at: www.hampdenheritage.blogspot.com or at the Center for Heritage Resource Studies Website
April 11
Workshop: Artifact Identification and Responsible Archaeology
Description: Former state Archeologist Richard Hughes along with Dr. Elizabeth Ragan professor at Salisbury University and Dr. Virginia Busby will be on hand to identify Native American and Colonial artifacts. They will also discuss proper techniques and procedures used in recording and preserving artifact finds. There will also be a display of artifacts from the Vienna Heritage Museum by Terry Crannell.
Sponsor: Vienna Heritage Museum
Location: 303 Race Street, Vienna, MD 21869
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contact: Tom Bradshaw at 410-943-1212
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